How To Fix SP01R072 - Spool request &1 is part of multiple composed spool requests

SP01R072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Spool request &1 is part of multiple composed spool requests

What causes this issue?

Spool requests cannot be deleted if they are part of a composed spool
request.

System Response

Spool request &V1& will not be deleted.

How to fix this error?

In transaction SP01 you can use the where-used list to
display the composed spool requests, whose component is&V1&. Once these
requests have been deleted, &V1& can be deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R072 - Spool request &1 is part of multiple composed spool requests ?

  The SAP error message SP01R072 indicates that a specific spool request is part of multiple composed spool requests. This situation typically arises when a spool request is created as part of a larger document or report that has been split into multiple parts, and the system is unable to process or manage these requests correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Composed Spool Requests: The spool request in question is linked to multiple composed spool requests, which can happen if the report or document being printed is designed to be split into several parts (for example, when printing a large report that exceeds certain limits).
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that affect how spool requests are handled, particularly in relation to composed requests.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to access or manipulate the same spool request simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Spool Request Status: Use transaction code